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      Question

      A person purchased an article for Rs. 2000 which was

      marked up by 25% above its cost price. The discount given by seller to person was Rs. 400. By how much more price, should the seller have sold to gain 20%?
      A Rs. 304 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B Rs. 314 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C Rs. 374 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D Rs. 344 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Marked price of the article = 2000 + 400 = Rs. 2400 Cost price of the article= 2400/1.25 = Rs. 1920 Required selling price = 1.20 ร— 1920 = Rs. 2304 Required amount = 2304 โ€“ 2000 = Rs. 304

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